Chapter 6
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" Sara tell me the truth, are you happy with this marriage? " Bhaiyan asked me with anger in his eyes.
" Bhaiyan I assure you. I am really fine. If dad is happy then it's same with me." I sighed. My expressions clearly betraying my words.
" Sara I never want you to do anything you don't wish for. I am your brother and I really don't want you to believe what the doctor said. I know dad, he is really smart and will do anything to get what he wants." He came close to me and cupped my face in both his hands.
" I know bhaiyan that he is fine but I still want to marry." I said covering his hands with mine.
" What!"
" Yes bhaiyan. You know the moment doctor entered dad's room, I saw dad signalling something to him. That was the moment I understood he's acting." I spoke with tears filled in my eyes. I don't want to look weak but Bhaiyan has seen the worst side of mine too. He's not my real brother but his every action speaks otherwise.
" Then why did you agreed to his stupid wish?" He asked, now really angry with me.
" Because I know that if it's not important then dad will never go this high. Bhaiyan I know you care for me but please believe me this time I can assure you, I know what I am doing. Please don't worry." I tried my best to explain my point to him. Last time dad agreed to my wish but this time I guess it's my chance to fulfill my promise.
" Ok princess, as you say. But never ever forget I Love You and Will Always Be With You."
My bhaiyan's words echoed in my ears as my friends tried their best to get me ready for my engagement.
" Sara! Now stop it. Stay still and please for God's sake try to follow Alia's commands." Samira shouted on me.
" Oh! I'm sorry. It's just that..."
" That you are thinking about your wedding night." Aliya cut me off.
" No! No! It's nothing like that. I was just..."
" Just trying to think how your future life will be" Samira again interrupted me.
Then they all started laughing and I felt like my cheeks will burn out of the heat I felt right now.
" Ooohhh looks like someone's blushing." Both of them said in Union and I realized that I was actually blushing. Now I am really behaving like soon to be bride.
" Stop it you girls. It's too much. Now stop teasing my baby girl." Khala Ammi entered my room.
She is the actual figure of a modern loving caring mom. After my mother died she took upon herself to rise me and get me married. She have dark black hair, perfect body shape and hazel eyes. Only her presence is enough for me to be happy and believe that everything is fine.
" Khala Ammi, you here." I ran to her and hugged her.
" Why! were you expecting someone else." She said making the best puppy face she can.
" Not you too." I said in a disappointed tone.
" Ok fine. But now I am here to take you down for your engagement. The groom has arrived." She said dragging me out of my room.
" No Khala jaan. First we will have some fun then engagement." Aliya said bringing me back to my room.
" What do you mean by fun!" I took my hand out of her hold.
" Wait and watch baby...." She said with a smirk on her face.
" No! No! You know there are no such rituals for engagement. Right.." wow! now I am trying to save my future husband.
" Ooohhh! Looks like someone is really protective. Well baby if there are no such rituals then we'll make a few." Samira made a face which is almost impossible to read if you don't know her really well. Thank God I know this face but now I am more tense then earlier.
" Now just stay here and be quite." They both made me sit on my bed and locked the door from behind.
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I can hear many voices from downstairs but unfortunately I am still locked in my room. I want to go down but the point is why am I behaving like a bride when I am not even sure about this marriage. Maybe because I know marriage is only one time thing and it can't come back again.
Dad I don't know what but I think there is something you are hiding from me and being your daughter I'll try my best to get to know the truth.
" So miss soon to be bride you can come down. It's finally time for the bride to go down and complete the engagement." Samira entered my room.
" Umm... What prank did you guys played." I asked
" Nothing, you will come to know when it's time."
" Just tell me."
" Ok! Ok! Cool down. He will tell you on your wedding night. No more questions." Aliya entered
Then they took me down. The hall was decorated with all colors of orchids. There were curtains on the side of doors and the stage was marked with rose petals. There were more than 500 people looking at me and passing comments, some negative and some positive but for now I really don't care. My eyes were searching for the very important person of this whole celebration and finally I spotted him.
He was there, in his cream colour sherwani and tall muscular body. His hairs Are dark black and eyes brown. He is staring at me and for a min our gaze matched but then I quickly turned my face to the other side. He reminds me of someone but I don't know who.
I felt his continues gaze on me as I slowly moved down the stairs. On the last stair my dad and Khala Ammi came to me and took hold of both of my hands and started taking me towards the stage. At this moment I felt like thousands of butterflies are flying in my stomach.
" It's time to exchange the rings." The girl standing beside him said. Probably his sister.
" Comon Sara go ahead and put the ring." Aliya said
Then we exchanged the rings and there were hootings and whistlings all around. Then we sat there and one by one the guests came and gave there blessings to us.
Some said ' have a happy life.' some said ' let Allah always be by your side' but some were exception's, they said " get married soon and have many cute babies"
On this he turned his face to my side and looked at me with a smile on his face. He looked at me for a minute but then again turned his face to the other side. I know he can't see me as I have my vile on my face but for me the case is different. I can look through it and see his face, although it's not that clear but still...
" You look beautiful" I heard a manly yet lovely voice. Maybe the only voice I wanted to hear since this whole marriage drama started.
" And so are you." I replied recognizing who he is.
" So, finally getting married. Now I think I need to find someone else."
" Awww.... I still love you Rakib but as my best friend."
" But I don't. You are mine and will always be." He said and pulled me into his arms.
" Rakib! What the hell are you doing. Leave me." I tried my best to get out of his hold on me.
" Comon baby, you are mine." He kept a handkerchief on my face and soon everything turned blurr......
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